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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1905
Page
3
The Harvard crew faced a small gale on the Thames River causing whitecaps and a choppy sea that halted rowing. Coach Wray praised morning work but feared finishing drive under rough conditions and hoped for smooth water before Thursday’s race against Yale.
Leon Thery repeats his victory in the 342 mile French elimination trials for the Gordon Bennett cup. Caillois finishes second driving the same make. Thery's 45 mph average on the Auvergne circuit solidifies him as a top driver. They plan to race in Vanderbilt Cup on Long Island next October and end with the Ormond meeting in January aiming for the mile record.
Yale varsity eight raced Yale freshmen upstream about a mile and a half then returned to quarters, the freshmen finishing behind. No time was recorded as rough water affected racing starts and blade work was praised overall. Former captain Philip Kunsig visited the quarters.
The Metropolitan Rowing Association holds its annual regatta on the Charles River Saturday July 22 at 2 pm. There are 18 races with crews racing 1.5 miles, entries close July 19 at noon with Alfred J. Lill Jr. of 21 Bromfield Street.
Lieutenant E F Richardson of Boston Fire Department and S E Warren fished Sebago Lake last week. They landed two 11 pound salmon after a 35 and 60 minute session. Richardson then helped quell a nearby building blaze before it could spread.
Henley England June 26 The Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia was among the first afloat and all crew members are in good condition. River experts say the Leander crew is the only one equal to tackling the Americans, making this year's grand challenge cup race highly anticipated.
A long column discusses upcoming games and scheduling for Boston area teams. It notes Dineen or Winter will pitch for Boston, calls for ladies to remove hats at the grandstand, and lists open dates forJuly and August. It reports on team no-shows, fines, and letters from managers about cancelled games, and mentions players and teams including Cy Young, Walworths, Pioneers of Revere, and the Missouri sailors.
Hamburg Belle, the 9 to 10 favorite, led from the start and won one mile by one length over Dandelion at Sheepshead Bay. Dolly Spanker finished third, a length and a half behind. Jockey W Knapp was suspended by the starter for one week. Two favorites won.
The Puritan schooner yacht, once the cup defender, towed to Central pier and berthed for a noon auction today. Designed by Edward Burgess and built in South Boston, she is owned by Charles W. N. Foster who also owns the large schooner Lillian Woodruff.
Narragansett Breeders Association announces summer racing program in Providence from July 17 to August 5, totaling 18 days. Open events close at midnight July 3 include Rhode Island handicap, Providence serials, Newport, Narragansett, Pier, Bay State, Pawtucket, Cranston and two year old races with guaranteed purses and varied distances.
The Douglas A. C. of Chelsea upgraded its rink ventilation and prepared for Sam Langford to fight Jack Blackburn, who requested a week’s postponement due to a hand injury. Chelsea seeks a new opponent for Langford, eyeing Kid Goodman and possible July 4th Langford vs Larry Temple. Other bouts feature Harry Edeis vs Tommy Casey, and Kid Sheehan vs an Everett challenger.
Chicago Nationals at Polo Grounds: McGraw's Giants smother Chick Fraser’s Boston squad 14 to 5 as Red Ames shines with another victory despite a wet diamond and protective tarps. Philadelphia edges Brooklyn 3 to 2 in a tight game marred by a foul-tip injury to umpire Emilie Jay.
Promoters announce James J. Jeffries has accepted the proposal to referee the July 3 world heavyweight championship bout in Reno. Root plans to establish headquarters at Shaw's Springs near Carson City and Hart will suspend public training next Wednesday with a new blow aimed at victory.
Timely hitting sac flies and bold base stealing powered Chicago to an easy victory over Cincinnati in a midseason game.
Wimbledon opens at the All England Club with a record entry as Americans loom large. In the singles first round 8 S H Smith defeats Holcombe Ward 6 4 6 3 8 6 and Beals C Wright beats Simonds 6 2 6 4 6 4 while William A Larned dusts E A Larsen 6 1 6 0 6 1.
The eminent kidney and bladder specialist endorses Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver bladder and uric acid troubles. Early signs include back pain dizziness headaches nervousness and water retention. Sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes with free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY for Boston Daily Post readers.
Foxy Clark Griffith refuses a two game today request from Jimmy Collins preferring to move yesterday’s postponed game to later when his squad is in better shape. Collins presses for a twin bill as Boston aims to climb from the pack while Cleveland slips and faces a demanding week with five games on schedule.
A government stars aboard cruiser Dixie left League Island today bound for Algeria with a party of astronomers on board. They will disembark at Bona to observe the total solar eclipse on August 30.
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